Outfitters and Guide Services in the Big South Fork

Date: June 11, 2015
Contact: Letitia Neal, 423-569-9778
Contact: Chris Derman, 423-569-9778

The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area offers many recreational possibilities to discover and explore. There are a number of permitted outfitters and guide services to make your trip more memorable and enjoyable.

Water activity services include:

• Guided and non-guided river trips (whitewater rafting, canoeing, tubing, and kayaking), equipment rentals (canoes, tubes, rafts) and river shuttles; contact Sheltowee Trace Outfitters at 1-800-541-RAFT or www.ky-rafting.com
• Instruction and custom lessons on kayaking the river; contact the Ace Kayaking School at [phone], [e-mail], or www.acekayaking.com
• Self-guided kayaking trips as well as a variety of kayak equipment rentals; contact Borderland Expeditions at 1-844-344-2109, borderlandexpeditions.com, or [e-mail]

Mountain biking activity services include:

• Self-guided mountain biking or mountain bike equipment rentals; contact Borderland Expeditions at 1-844-344-2109, borderlandexpeditions.com, or [e-mail]

Horse riding activity services include:

• Guided horseback rides; contact Southeast Pack Trips at [phone] or www.southeastpacktrips.com

Guided hiking services include:

• Guided day hike or overnight camping trips; contact Backwoods Adventure at [phone], [e-mail], or www.backwoodsadventures.wix.com/backwoods-adventures

Shuttle services include:

• For shuttle service or a tour anywhere within the park, contact Wilderness Taxi and Tours at [phone], wilderness-taxi.wix.com/wilderness-taxi, or [e-mail]

The park is always recruiting any interested applicants to provide services to visitors in the park such as hayrides, swimming lessons, or a hot dog stand. Depending on the type of business applied for, there will be some requirements such as being open on weekends and having insurance. Approved applicants may charge a reasonable fee for any days of operation with the exception of special event days such as the Storytelling Festival. For more information and/or how to apply for a business permit, contact the park's Fee Manager at [phone], extension 240, or by email at [e-mail].